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• Clare Drake was 'ahead of his time,' friend and former Golden Bears coach says

  14-05-2018 23:39 via cbc.ca
  A friend and former colleague remembers Clare Drake as a "quiet genius" whose modern coaching style emphasized attention to detail, speed and tactics.
  
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• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heading to Alberta for infrastructure announcements

  14-05-2018 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to visit a Sikh temple in Alberta's capital Monday night before he's expected to make infrastructure announcements in both Edmonton and Calgary a day later.
  
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• More fines, tickets await land abusers on Alberta public lands this summer

  14-05-2018 23:26 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta provincial officers with the power to hand out more fines at heftier costs will be out again this summer on public lands and protected areas.
  
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• Edmonton Jane Austen fan dreams of buying $10M house used in BBC miniseries

  14-05-2018 22:49 via cbc.ca
  A Jane Austen fan who has long dreamed of hosting Regency-era events in an English mansion has her sights set on a home with a connection to Pride and Prejudice.
  
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• Alberta MLA Lori Sigurdson takes leave after cancer diagnosis

  14-05-2018 22:39 via cbc.ca
  Alberta cabinet minister Lori Sigurdson is taking a medical leave after being diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia.
  
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• Skirts on Fire!

  14-05-2018 22:06 via globalnews.ca
  Teatro La Quindicina is excited to announce “Skirts on Fire!” What would a Teatro season be without a madcap screwball comedy? Really, it’s a question that’ll probably never get an answer, and we suspect you’re fine with that. Not seen since 2003, this Lemoine caper is set in the world of magazine publishing in 1950s...
  
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• Alberta officers will issue tickets for 38 new public-land infractions

  14-05-2018 22:06 via cbc.ca
  The government announced Monday that park rangers, conservation officers and other enforcement staff can now ticket people for 38 additional infractions.
  
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• The Importance of Being Earnest

  14-05-2018 22:01 via globalnews.ca
  We always strive to provide our July audiences with something that’s just a bit deluxe, and this season will be no exception as we present Oscar Wilde’s best known comedy, one of the greatest plays in the English language. This epigram-packed tale of mistaken identities (deliberate andaccidental) and romantic negotiations (unwitting and premeditated) is replete with the sort of articulate...
  
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• Warm windy weather fuels wildfires near Edmonton and Westlock

  14-05-2018 21:59 via cbc.ca
  Wildfires that started on the weekend continue to burn in Strathcona County and Westlock County.
  
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• 'The biggest challenge is the weather right now' as crews wrestle with Alberta wildfires

  14-05-2018 21:59 via cbc.ca
  Warm, windy weather and dry conditions are making things worse for rural firefighters locked in battles with a trio of wildland fires that have been burning within 75 kilometres of Edmonton
  
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• The Finest of Strangers

  14-05-2018 21:56 via globalnews.ca
  Teatro La Quindicina is proud to present The Finest of Strangers. Our season kicks off with an exciting Lemoine premiere with a most intriguing premise. A well-known television personality returns to the house where he spent part of his childhood, only to find himself utterly unable to leave it. This creates havoc for the current owner and...
  
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• Alberta minister Lori Sigurdson taking medical leave after cancer diagnosis

  14-05-2018 21:51 via globalnews.ca
  In a Facebook post, Sigurdson said she had been experiencing “unexpected symptoms” for several days and received the diagnosis last week.
  
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• School board apologizes after Edmonton-area teacher appears to dress in blackface - Toronto Star

  14-05-2018 21:48 via thestar.com
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  School board apologizes after Edmonton-area teacher appears to dress in blackface
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  According to a tweet from Strathcona Christian School's account, an employee seems to have darkened her skin to dress up as Spice Girl Mel B in order to judge a student talent show. A photo tweeted by the SCA Elementary account shows a group of ...
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• PetSmart National Adoption Weekend

  14-05-2018 21:01 via globalnews.ca
  Four times per year, PetSmart Charities works with Animal Welfare Organizations across North America to host pet adoption events within PetSmart stores. When you attend, you’ll find dogs, puppies, cats, kittens and small pets all in need of a lifelong, loving home. The amazing organizations we work with ensures each pet is spayed and neutered...
  
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• Everything you need to know about Ramadan

  14-05-2018 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  Islam is the world’s fastest growing religion, and for the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims, the next month is an important one as Ramadan is about to begin. Jennifer Crosby and Shaye Ganam sit down with Adil Hasan from the Alberta Muslim Public Affairs Council to talk about Ramadan.
  
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• Oilers sign goaltending prospect to entry-level deal

  14-05-2018 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Oilers have signed a goalie who they selected in last year's NHL draft to an entry-level contract.
  
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• Alberta school division sorry after employee dressed up in blackface

  14-05-2018 20:22 via cbc.ca
  An Alberta school division has apologized after a staff member at a Christian school wore blackface while dressed up as a member of the British band Spice Girls.
  
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• Alberta school division apologizes after employee dressed up in blackface

  14-05-2018 20:22 via cbc.ca
  An Alberta school division has apologized after a staff member at a Christian school wore blackface while dressed up as a member of the British band Spice Girls.
  
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• School division sorry after employee dressed up as Spice Girl with blackface

  14-05-2018 19:35 via globalnews.ca
  Elk Island Public Schools said in a statement that it is taking immediate action to address the behaviour with the employee.
  
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• Wildfire in Westlock County contained, but flare-ups possible Monday

  14-05-2018 19:31 via globalnews.ca
  A wildfire burning in Westlock County has been brought under control but fire crews warned that flare-ups were possible on Monday with the temperatures set to soar.
  
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• Science, sport on itinerary for Gov. Gen. Julie Payette's first official visit to Alberta

  14-05-2018 19:22 via cbc.ca
  A 21-gun salute and 100-person guard of honour will be part of the celebrations marking the Governor General's first visit to the Alberta Legislature, one day after Trudeau visits Edmonton.
  
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• B.C. flooding news Monday: residents brace for more flooding this week

  14-05-2018 18:36 via globalnews.ca
  'Do not put your lives at risk'
  
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• Alberta researchers suggest they can supply demand for medical isotopes

  14-05-2018 18:18 via globalnews.ca
  University of Alberta research suggests particle accelerator is capable of meeting Alberta's need for 1,000 diagnostic procedures a day.
  
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• Edmonton Prospects

  14-05-2018 17:57 via globalnews.ca
  The Edmonton Prospects are back for another exciting season! Join us this summer at Re/Max field to take in all the action. We hope to see you there! HOME GAMES MAY 31: Edmonton vs Lethbridge JUNE 1: Edmonton vs Okotoks JUNE 3: Edmonton vs Okotoks JUNE 8: Edmonton vs For Mac JUNE 9: Edmonton vs...
  
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• Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History: May 27th

  14-05-2018 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  On May 27th, join the thousands who will walk in support of Cystic Fibrosis awareness month. Funds raised will be used for world class research and support programs advocating for individualized care
  
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• Monday morning fire damages 2 homes in south Edmonton

  14-05-2018 16:42 via cbc.ca
  Two houses were "significantly damaged" by fire Monday morning in south Edmonton, said a fire department spokesperson.
  
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• ‘SCTV’ reunion delights audience with hilarious quips, untold memories

  14-05-2018 16:40 via globalnews.ca
  Fans of SCTV were served a heaping dish of nostalgia on Sunday as cast members of the Canadian sketch comedy series gathered to share memories for an upcoming Netflix special.
  
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• Fort McMurray region's first census since the wildfire will count how many returned

  14-05-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca
  In May 2016, more than 80,000 people fled the Fort McMurray area during Canada's largest wildfire evacuation. Now the municipality will find out how many came back.
  
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• 2 homes in Summerside heavily damaged by fire, left uninhabitable

  14-05-2018 15:48 via globalnews.ca
  Two homes in southeast Edmonton were heavily damaged during a fire Monday morning.
  
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• 2 homes in Summerside heavily damaged by fire

  14-05-2018 15:48 via globalnews.ca
  Two homes in southeast Edmonton were heavily damaged during a fire Monday morning.
  
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• 2 homes in Summerside destroyed in early morning fire

  14-05-2018 15:48 via globalnews.ca
  Two homes in southeast Edmonton were heavily damaged during a fire Monday morning.
  
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• Hockey coach Clare Drake passes away

  14-05-2018 15:04 via globalnews.ca
  Hockey Hall of Fame coach Clare Drake passed away over the weekend at the age of 89.
  
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• All games (and fun) in Edmonton teacher Scott Hebert's Grade 8 science class

  14-05-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca
  You'd be excused for thinking Scott Hebert's science class looks and sounds like a high-energy game show. Hebert uses gamification to help his students learn about science — everything from cell biology to the digestive system.
  
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• 38th Boys & Girls Big Brothers and Big Sisters Dream Home Lottery

  14-05-2018 14:43 via globalnews.ca
  The Dream Home Lottery supports over 5,300 children & youth in programs. The ticket sales deadline is fast approaching with two dream homes up for grabs and the Win50 jackpot is nearly $1,000,000.
  
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• Aurora Cannabis to buy MedReleaf in all stock deal worth $3.2 billion

  14-05-2018 14:35 via globalnews.ca
  The companies will have nine production facilities in Canada and two in Denmark and distribution agreements with Alcanna liquor stores in Alberta, SAQ provincial liquor stores in Quebec, Pharmasave and Shoppers Drug Mart.
  
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• Aurora Cannabis to buy MedReleaf in $3.2B takeover

  14-05-2018 14:26 via cbc.ca
  Aurora Cannabis will buy medical marijuana firm MedReleaf for $3.2 billion in stock, cementing the company's status as the biggest company in the fast-growing cannabis space.
  
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• U of A cyclotron can produce steady supply of medical isotopes

  14-05-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Researchers from the University of Alberta have come up with a way to use a cyclotron to produce the medical isotopes needed to diagnose certain health conditions, like cancer and heart disease.
  
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• Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Monday, May 14, 2018

  14-05-2018 13:24 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s Mike Sobel’s Monday, May 14, 2018 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
  
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• 10 kinds of packaging that are a pain in the blue box

  14-05-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Confused about what can and can't go in your blue box? These 10 kinds of packaging that pose a challenge for recycling programs. Here's a look at why and what the solutions might be.
  
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• Shifting winds create tricky conditions for fire crews near Bruderheim, Alta.

  14-05-2018 05:05 via cbc.ca
  It's a typical sign of early spring in Alberta: the tinder-dry, brown grass that ignites with a spark and burns with a fury. Add heat and wind and a small fire quickly becomes something that is difficult to contain.
  
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• Floods, wildfires spark evacuation concerns from some northern Albertans

  14-05-2018 03:16 via cbc.ca
  After a spring of flooding followed by wildfires, some residents of Mackenzie County are concerned about their ability to quickly evacuate in the event of a major emergency.
  
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• Floods, wildfires spark evacuation concerns for northern Albertans

  14-05-2018 03:16 via cbc.ca
  After a spring of flooding followed by wildfires, some residents of Mackenzie County are concerned about their ability to quickly evacuate in the event of a major emergency.
  
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• Alberta sees decades-long potato boom

  14-05-2018 03:08 via globalnews.ca
  Potato production has spiked in Alberta over the decades, according to ATB Financial. Last year, the province produced over two billion pounds of the crop, more than it ever had before.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6 Weekend: May 13

  14-05-2018 02:55 via globalnews.ca
  The Sunday, May 13, 2018 edition of the Global News Hour at 6. Hosted by Quinn Ohler.
  
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• Weather: May 13

  14-05-2018 02:44 via globalnews.ca
  Global Edmonton’s weather forecast for Sun, May 13.
  
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• Bruderheim grass fires

  14-05-2018 02:34 via globalnews.ca
  Sun, May 13 – Two separate fires near Bruderheim kept fire crews busy Sunday. One shed was destroyed and several residences were voluntarily evacuated. Julia Wong reports.
  
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• Alberta potato production booms

  14-05-2018 02:24 via globalnews.ca
  Sun, May 13 – Potato production in Alberta is currently at its highest-level, weighing in at two billion pounds. As Albert Delitala reports, that number could continue to rise.
  
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• Legendary Alberta hockey coach Clare Drake has died

  14-05-2018 01:32 via globalnews.ca
  Former Alberta Golden Bears hockey coach Clare Drake passed away Saturday night.
  
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• Clare Drake, legendary and beloved U of A hockey coach, dies at age 89

  14-05-2018 01:24 via cbc.ca
  Clare Drake, the legendary University of Alberta coach known as the winningest college hockey coach ever, died Sunday morning in his sleep, friends have confirmed.
  
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